Virtual Autism Clinic

Dr. Cristi has clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating thousands of young toddlers, children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her innovative approach to patient diagnosis and care will help your child live the life they deserve while relieving the everyday pressure and stress from you with a personalized roadmap and specialized support.

Virtual Autism Clinic

Dr. Cristi has clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating thousands of young toddlers, children, teens, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her innovative approach to patient diagnosis and care will help your child live the life they deserve while relieving the everyday pressure and stress from you with a personalized roadmap and specialized support.

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with challenges in making and keeping friends as well as trouble communicating socially during everyday interactions. Other features include restricted interests and/or repetitive behavior.

The term “spectrum” emphasizes the wide variation in strengths and difficulties unique to each individual with ASD. No two people with ASD are alike. Symptoms must appear in early development; ASD can be diagnosed as early as 18 months old. The symptoms often lead to struggles in relationships, social communication, school, work, or other important areas of functioning.

Symptoms may not fully show until a child experiences increased social demands that exceed skill level, and symptoms may be masked by learning strategies later on. Autism may go undiagnosed well into the teen or adult years Regardless of age, treatment and improvements in life are possible.

How Our Virtual Clinic Works

We make it easy for a child or adult to receive the care they need when they need it.  Our Virtual Autism Clinic is safe, secure, and convenient.

Dr. Cristi founded the nation's first Virtual Autism Clinic in 2017 in an effort to help individuals get the care and services they need.  There is no need to wait months for an appointment.  Follow our simple steps to be seen in just three days.

Free Brain
Wellness Evaluation

Start with a free, confidential consult with Dr. Cristi.  Click above to schedule now.

Be Seen in as few
as Three Days

Select your appointment date and pay securely online.  Click above to schedule now.

Complete Parent
Questionnaires

Once you have paid, we'll send you intake forms to complete.

Teacher(s) Complete
Questionnaires

Your child's teachers will also be sent forms to complete prior to your appointment.

Join Virtual
Waiting Room

When the intake forms are complete, we'll send a link to join on your appointment date. 

Utilize Report
and Resources

Full reporting is provided after the evaluations are complete to ensure your child's future success.

The Problem with “Wait & See”:

Early Diagnosis Is the Key To Unlocking Early Intervention

Dr. Cristi acts on the facts: She is committed to early identification with an accurate diagnosis because early intervention is the best treatment for autism spectrum disorders. However, all too often, parents may be told by their “tribe,” which includes friends, family, teachers, and even pediatricians or other therapists, to “wait and see” if their child will “grow out of it.” While delaying treatment, the child’s behaviors may worsen or intensify. The child is at risk of developing additional problems in school or with their feelings, making it harder to treat later and leading to more costly and intensive treatment. Once a parent decides to pursue a diagnosis, the reality is that many centers around the country have waiting lists for 3, 6, or even 12 months before you can get help.
Autism First Diagnosis Program
Don’t wait. Book your appointment, get answers, and see Dr. Cristi in as little as three days. Dr. Cristi combines cutting-edge technology and science-based techniques with her friendly and playful clinical approach to expertly conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations with children and adults in a convenient way through her Autism First Diagnosis online service. Rest assured that Dr. Cristi has expertise with various diagnostic tools, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd Edition (ADOS-II), to provide the most accurate diagnosis available.

The following symptoms lead to an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis and must be present now or by history at any age:

Persistent problems with at least two of four types of restricted,
repetitive behaviors or interests or by history must be present:

Persistent problems with at least two of four types of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests or by history must be present:

Unusual or repetitive speech, movements, or play that are repetitive

Hand-flapping,head banging, spinning or body rocking; lining up toys or spinning objects, repeating what others say (echolalia), speaking in a way that makes little sense (makes odd sounds, using phrases from TV shows to respond to others)

Inflexible and/or Rigid

Significant distress in response to small changes in routine, schedule, and/or rituals;, has difficulties with transitions

Intense and focused "special interest or topics"
Shows an excessively "special" interest in play, or "gets stuck" on a highly preferred topic in conversation
Over or under reactivity to sensory information or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment
Indifferent to pain/temperature, adverse response to specific sounds or textures, picky eater, visual fascination with lights or parts of an object
3 Reasons An Individual Should Be Evaluated Through the Autism First Diagnosis Program:
Early Intervention
Early intervention is effective in treating delays associated with autism spectrum disorders. Early intervention can effectively treat behavior problems, language delays, and prevent academic issues like reading learning disabilities/dyslexia and emotional difficulties.
Personalized, Actionable Solutions

Dr. Cristi provides actionable solutions by developing a personalized roadmap specific to the individual's needs with referrals and strategies that can be implemented right away. 

Unparalleled Expertise & Experience
Dr. Cristi is one of the few neuropsychologists in the country with expertise in autism spectrum disorders from 18 months old through adults. She has a strong understanding of how the brain changes over time and how our age and treatments influence language and learning skills to develop. She also recognizes how neurological, and genetic conditions often overlap with ASD. This is especially important in assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders because children may be late talkers or may have speech/language delays that are mistaken for ASD or that present with ASD, which need to be detected and treated. ASD symptoms evolve over time and often exist with other motor impairments, intellectual deficits, attention or hyperactivity problems, anxiety and/or depression, tics, and seizures. Dr. Cristi's approach is not to just "give a label" of Autism but to identify these risk factors and to detect individual strengths that will enhance outcomes. Dr. Cristi also works with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder which may have gone undiagnosed for years. Dr. Cristi's goal is to ensure an individual's struggles with relationships do not interfere with other life goals such as going to college, seeking out that dream job, or maintaining a fulfilling relationship with coworkers or a romantic partner. Dr. Cristi helps individuals with customized plans and treatments that put them back in control of their life and happiness.

Don’t wait!

The earlier an individual gets help for autism spectrum disorder the better the outcomes, but it is never too late regardless of age.

Book and pay for your appointment now. Get answers from Dr. Cristi quickly at the Virtual Autism Clinic.

Additional Autism Related Services
Autism First Diagnosis
Dr. Crist uses science-based and cutting-edge innovative tests to develop a treatment roadmap. Receive an appointment in as few as three days.
Expert Second Opinion Online

Were you or a loved one diagnosed with ADHD or anxiety and still feel it may be Autism? The right diagnosis connected with the right care can greatly transform your life.

Targeted Evaluations
In Person
Get clarity and confirmation on whether you have an Autism Spectrum Disorder with an in-depth evaluation. We can help you better understand your options and the best path forward from diagnosis to a treatment plan.
Comprehensive Evaluations
If you’re also concerned about your own or your child's learning, attention, or mood, we can help verify whether multiple diagnose exist and connect you with the right treatment needed to ensure you get the best results possible. Start by booking our FREE Consult to connect with Dr. Cristi.
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